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Clinical Nurse Specialist Paediatric Tissue Viability
Location: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children
Contract Type: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: Competitive salary + Benefits, pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development
For a limited time, we are offering a £10,000 welcome bonus to nurses that successfully join the team (T&Cs apply).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Tissue Viability to join the skilled paediatric team at the Portland Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge, advice, clinical skills and expertise in the treatment and management of Children and Young people with skin conditions and birth marks who attend the Portland Hospital for a variety of diagnostic and investigative procedures. The CNS will also cover the tissue viability service for paediatric patients at the Portland.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Provides expert guidance and ongoing support to any nursing team involved in the care of infants, children and young people diagnosed with or undergoing investigations or treatment for birthmarks/ skin conditions as well as patients with tissue viability needs.
2. Leads and participates in co-ordinating all aspects of patient care, maintaining the best interest of the child and family at all times.
3. The post holder will be an advocate for every child and young person attending the hospital for either investigations and/or procedures for dermatology treatment.
4. Actively participates in and develops patient clinical pathways for all infants, children and young people attending the hospital for investigation and treatment of skin conditions.
5. Takes responsibility for the assessment, plan of care and setting of standards for all Dermatology/Tissue Viability patients, in collaboration with the multi professional team, in particular the specialist Dermatology Consultants.
6. The post holder will play an integral part in the training, education and development of the nursing team delivering care to Dermatology/Tissue Viability patients, working collaboratively with the HCA education and practice facilitating team. There will also be a focus on pressure ulcer prevention.
Skills & Experience:
1. Children’s Nursing Qualification – RN Child or RSCN with valid NMC registration.
2. Relevant qualification and substantial experience in Tissue Viability.
3. Basic/Intermediate Paediatric Life Support.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.
1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
5. Group Life Assurance from day one.
6. Critical illness cover.
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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